FONTANA: Parolee with gun shot by officer during traffic stop

A San Bernardino County sheriffâs deputy shot a Fontana man late Tuesday, June 18, when the man reached into his waistband â" where the deputy had moments earlier discovered a gun, officials said.

Chad Bryan Johnson, 25, was expected to survive, according to a Sheriffâs Department news release.

Johnson was pulled over for running a stop sign about 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Beech Avenue and Athol Street near Fontana. He was removed from the car and searched because he was on parole. Johnson has a conviction for assault with a non-firearm deadly weapon.

During the search, the deputy found a gun in Johnsonâs waistband, the release said. Johnson resisted the deputyâs attempt to handcuff him and then reached toward his waistband.

The deputy then shot Johnson once.

Anyone with any information on the incident is asked to call Detective Rob Trostle or Sgt. Rick Bessinger at 909-387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463 or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

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